Who Makes Decent Mic Stands

[Chilliwack]

Just wondering what brand of vocal mic stands you would recommend. I have gone through two in the past year - one was made by Stagg and the other by Giraffe. I wasn't impressed with either of them, they both used cheap plastic bits that just didn't stand up. Any advice on what, or more importantly, what not to buy would be much appreciated.

[jakenewmanbass]

Beyer, better than anything else I've used, but I haven't used them all so there might be better.

Edited March 2, 2008 by jakesbass

[BassBod]

Generally, K&M from Germany - best I've found for all types of stands. Look at Studiospares or Thomann, as prices can vary a bit.

BB

[Chilliwack]

Thanks guys. I'll check 'em out.

[crez5150]

[quote name='jakesbass' post='149760' date='Mar 2 2008, 11:43 AM']Beyer, better than anything else I've used, but I haven't used them all so there might be better.[/quote]

Yeah they're not actually Beyer..... just badged K&M stands.... if you want decent stands that will last years and get decent replacement parts... buy K&M... just be prepared to spend a bit of cash!!!

[jakenewmanbass]

[quote name='crez5150' post='150034' date='Mar 2 2008, 10:31 PM']Yeah they're not actually Beyer..... just badged K&M stands.... if you want decent stands that will last years and get decent replacement parts... buy K&M... just be prepared to spend a bit of cash!!![/quote]
good to know thanks

[martinbass7750]

Have a look at hercules - I've got one of their guitar stands and it's very well made.

[url="http://www.herculesstands.com/mics/micstands.html"]http://www.herculesstands.com/mics/micstands.html[/url]

[Bilbo]

+1 for Hercules - I only buy them now as a matter of preference - they put up and break down easily, stay up without collapsing and don't break your fingers when you adjust them.

[CPBass]

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='152398' date='Mar 6 2008, 02:26 PM']+1 for Hercules - I only buy them now as a matter of preference - they put up and break down easily, stay up without collapsing and don't break your fingers when you adjust them.[/quote]


+1 for Hercules Ive got the mic stand and the duo guitar stand. Very well made, top whack stuff.

[Noisyjon]

+1 for Beyer/K&M.

[SMART]

[quote name='Chilliwack' post='149755' date='Mar 2 2008, 11:35 AM']Just wondering what brand of vocal mic stands you would recommend. I have gone through two in the past year - one was made by Stagg and the other by Giraffe. I wasn't impressed with either of them, they both used cheap plastic bits that just didn't stand up. Any advice on what, or more importantly, what not to buy would be much appreciated.[/quote]

Yep, as above, K&M are the de facto standard for mic stands. Wouldn't live without them!

Ciao

Ian